Buddy vs. Duff

About Buddy vs. Duff

"Buddy vs. Duff" is an American cooking competition television series that started airing on Food Network in 2019. The series features renowned bakers Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman going head to head in an epic baking battle, pitting their skills against each other in challenging rounds. Both pros bring a unique set of talent and creativity to the table, with Buddy being the fantastic cake artist and Duff being a baking and dessert wizard. Every episode features a different theme, such as weddings, carnivals, or sci-fi, and the competitors must try to outdo one another through their culinary prowess.

Making / Production

The series is produced by the Food Network, a powerhouse in culinary programming. The challenging nature of the bakeries and the skills of Buddy and Duff, both legends in the baking world, are exemplary examples of the high production value of the series. Filming takes place in various locations, sometimes in Buddy and Duff's own bakeries, in order to create the varied and complex challenges that the bakers face.

Actors

• Buddy Valastro as Himself - Known as the ‘Cake Boss’, Buddy brings his Italian roots and the skills he learned from his family's business to create intricate, artistic cakes.
• Duff Goldman as Himself - Also known as the ‘Ace of Cakes’, Duff brings his creativity and wild imagination to the competition, taking everyday baking to a higher level.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Buddy and Duff each own popular bakeries — Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey for Buddy and Charm City Cakes in Baltimore for Duff.
• The two had never met before the show, even though both had hosted extremely popular baking shows on the Food Network prior to this competition.
• This show marks Food Network’s biggest bake-off event in the history of the channel.

Awards

No known awards for this series.

Quotes

• "I've got to put the 'Buddy' in 'Buddy vs. Duff'. - Buddy Valastro
• "Baking is about making something delicious, then taking it to the limit." - Duff Goldman

Music, Soundtrack

There is no official soundtrack release for this TV series but the background music used within the show complements the intense competition and the lighter moments nicely.